Following years of futility, the San Jose Sharks are once again playoff contenders. Perhaps they'll end their recent struggles against the Edmonton Oilers, as well.

McDavid and Celebrini will face each other for the first time this season when the Sharks visit the Oilers on Thursday (9 p.m. ET; SN1, NBCSCA). The two will then be teammates for Team Canada at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina in February.

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Oh man. The Vancouver Canucks got absolutely pummeled last night at the hands of the San Jose Sharks, dropping a 5-2 decision. It wasn’t even close either, with the Canucks getting walked early, often,

San Jose Sharks recently agreed to trade Cole Clayton and two second round picks for Kiefer Sherwood. Will Sherwood play tonight vs. Canucks?

Vancouver Canucks' dismal season hit a new low with a 5-2 loss to the Sharks, marking their third straight defeat. Star player Elias Pettersson admitted "pretty well everything" needs improvement as the team struggles with a 1-12-2 record in their last 15 games.

San Jose Sharks (27-21-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (27-19-8, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the San Jose Sharks after Mattias Ekholm's hat trick against the Anaheim Ducks in the Oilers' 7-4 win.

The new visitor center and merchandise store includes San Jose-branded apparel, restaurant and venue information and free wifi